Venn Academy Trust
Venn Academy Trust

Welcome to
Thorpepark Academy

At Thorpepark we celebrate the diversity of all children and cultures.

Our academy is a welcoming, happy, caring place where we promote spiritual, moral, social, and cultural capital. We work hard to ensure that our children enjoy learning, achieve their potential and appreciate the differences that make us all unique’.

We believe that our children deserve a curriculum that is inspiring, creative and provides the opportunities to achieve their full potential. Our goal is to make them lifelong learners and to prepare them well for the next stage in their learning journey.

Our motto ‘Aiming High’ reflects the standards we expect for all learners. We undertake this by providing a learning framework that reflects the National Curriculum and is broad, balanced and meets the needs of all learners.

We encourage enterprise in our curriculum to prepare pupils for the world of work, and we are proud of the many effective partnerships that we share not only in the local community but also in the city of Hull and across the region.

Parents, carers, and everyone in the local community are invited to be part of our academy and to share in our mission to TELL THE WORLD.

  • Mrs Caroline Knight – Executive Principal

Project: We Are Orchard Park

The We Are Orchard Park Project set out to explore themes of home, belonging and community pride through creative engagement with local people of different generations. With a focus on young people and older residents, the project delivered a series of creative sessions in schools and care homes across Orchard Park estate, working closely with artists Chiedu Oraka, Joe Sheehan, Harriet Jones, and other local collaborators.

The project sparked conversations around personal safety, pride of place and community care, celebrating what it means to grow up and grow older in Orchard Park. Through 20 creative sessions and three original films, the project provided people with space to reflect on their lived experiences and share what ‘home’ means to them.

Together we will…



Venn is a pioneering academy trust, committed to building educational environments where all pupils are inspired to become lifelong learners who achieve the very highest standards possible.

Collaborating with all partners, the Trust works with its unique settings to create world class learning experiences for all.

ABOUT OUR TRUST

“The curriculum for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is well designed.”

Ofsted

“Pupils learn about people and places from their local area in all subjects.”

Ofsted

“Pupils enjoy being active citizens and getting paid in credits they can spend in the school shop.”

Ofsted

“Leaders have designed the curriculum to develop pupils’ sense of belonging, identity and pride in being from Hull.”

Ofsted

“Leaders are committed to and highly skilled in supporting pupils who struggle to manage their own behaviour.”

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“Many parents appreciate the adult learning and volunteering opportunities available to them.”

Ofsted

“Pupils love the ‘Thorpepark 50’.”

Ofsted

“Pupils learn the importance of contributing to their community.”

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“Pupils are motivated to learn. They enjoy lessons and they achieve well.”

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“Pupils are exposed to a wide range of high-quality books.”

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“Pupils are motivated to learn.”

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“Pupils are empathetic and show understanding of other pupils’ needs.”

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“By the end of key stage 2 pupils have secure knowledge in English and mathematics.”

Ofsted

“Leaders have ensured that the teaching of reading is strong.”

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“Pupils know ways to raise their own self-esteem and that of others.”

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“There is a truly inclusive ethos.”

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“Pupils often benefit from bespoke plans which are matched to their needs.”

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“Leaders know the pupils, their families and the community very well.”

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“Extra-curricular clubs are carefully chosen to stretch individual pupils’ talents in music, sport and other areas, including sewing.”

Ofsted

“Pupil mentors support younger pupils and those new to the school.”

Ofsted

“Pupil ambassadors check on other pupils’ well-being.”

Ofsted

“Pupils understand how to keep their minds and bodies healthy.”

Ofsted

“Pupils are well prepared for secondary education.”

Ofsted

“Pupils thrive at Thorpepark Academy.”

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“Children in the early years get off to a good start.”

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“Parents work in partnership with leaders and staff.”

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“Lots of initiatives are in place to encourage pupils’ love of reading.”

Ofsted

“Leaders prioritise pupils’ well-being.”

Ofsted

“The school’s offer for pupils’ personal development is exceptional.”

Ofsted

“Leaders, including the trust, ensure that pupil, parent and staff well-being is a top priority.”

Ofsted